The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) is a national umbrella
organization for employers in Kenya promoting the interests of employers.
PR & Communication Manager
(Re-Advertisement)
Reporting to the Executive Director, the successful candidate will develop programs and communication systems to enhance the organization’s visibility, improve brand presence and strategically position the organization as an opinion leader in the market.
Key Responsibilities
- Formulate,
implement and manage an effective PR and communications strategy to
promote the organization’s image and reputation.
- Write
communication objectives on a weekly basis to facilitate the Federations
advocacy and lobbying strategies
- Manage
internal communication channels to facilitate effective stakeholder
communication and engagement
- Maintain
effective media relations, establish and maintain regular contacts with
media representatives to promote and advocate for the organization’s
goals/activities
- Strengthen
partnerships and networks with the organization’s stakeholders,
particularly government agencies, development partners, NGO’s and private
sector organizations.
- Management
of communication to members
Education and Experience
- Relevant
University degree in Communication or Public Relations
- A
post graduate qualification in Public Relations or mass communication.
- At
least five years experience in a senior PR & Communications position
in a busy environment with hands on experience in Research Writing,
Content Development, Policy and Strategy Design and Implementation,
management of corporate events, prepare relevant communication statements
and develop approaches to engage members and other partners.
Senior Legal Officer (3 Posts)
Nairobi, Mombasa And Kisumu
(Please indicate station of preference for this position)
Reporting to the Head of Legal and Industrial Relations, the successful candidate will be responsible for
providing sound legal and industrial relations advice to employers.
She/he will advise employers on negotiation procedures,
employment matters, and represent them in trade disputes at the Ministry of
Labour and the Industrial court.
She/he will also be expected to contribute to membership
satisfaction and growth through quality service delivery as well as recruitment
of new members.
Minimum Requirements (Qualifications, Experience and skills)
- LLB
degree from a recognized university,
- Advocate
of the High Court of Kenya
- At
least 7 years post qualification experience with proven track record in
litigation
- Sound
knowledge of labour laws and industrial relations
- Demonstrated
competency in drafting legal instruments including employment Contracts,
memoranda, opinions and organization policies and manuals.
- Demonstrated
ability to deal with Trade Unions and handle disputes, grievances and
disciplinary issues.
- Ability
to negotiate and prepare Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).
- Experience
in training is an added advantage
- Interpersonal
and communication skills to create and maintain effective business
- Networks
and relations with FKE members and stakeholders.
Legal Research Assistant (3 posts)
Reporting to the Head of Legal and Industrial Relations, the successful candidate will generally be responsible for researching on precedent setting authorities within varied jurisdictions of common law, drafting well researched legal briefs for Legal Officers and writing analytical summaries of arguments of evidence while assessing them with regards to case law and academic legal literature.
Minimum Requirements (Qualifications, Experience and skills)
- A
Bachelors Degree in Law from a recognised university;
- A
Diploma from the Kenya School of Law;
- 2
years experience in Legal Research
- Those
in private practice must be in possession of a current practicing
certificate;
- Must
display competence in analysing legal issues
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills and
- Proficiency
in the use of computers;
Training Coordinator- Female Future Programme
The position will set up and coordinate the implementation of the Female Future Training Program in Kenya
Key Responsibilities
- Implement
the strategic and operational plans as approved
- Organize/implement
Female Future activities
- Marketing
and selling Female Future Training Program with assistance from the
Marketing Function
- Coordinating
the development of the program content
- Serve
as the liaison person between FKE and Female Future Norway
- Serve
as the liaison person for the Junior Achievement and other Female
leadership programs and other key partners
- Prepare
reports of the training and a monthly/quarterly basis to FKE management
and the Donor
Minimum Requirements (Qualifications, Experience and skills)
First degree in social sciences, post graduate diploma in Project management and a relevant Masters
qualification.
Essential skills include the following:
- Project
management, computer knowledge, monitoring and evaluation, communication
and interpersonal relationships, ability to train and report
writing.
- The
incumbent should have experience of at least 6 years of training and
project management
of which 2 should be at a senior level.
An attractive and competitive remuneration package commensurate
with one’s experience and qualifications will be offered to the successful
candidates.
Interested and qualified individuals should forward their
applications quoting the position reference and enclosing detailed curriculum
vitae, current salary, expected remuneration, copies of certificates and
testimonials and three references with a day time telephone contact and send to
the following email address: recruitment@fke-kenya.org or P. O. BOX 48311-00100
NAIROBI to reach the office of Executive Director not later than Friday,
November 6, 2012. Only successful candidates will be contacted: